Joseph announces his candidacy for the US Presidency.

John Taylor teaches that the Saints generally "vote as a unit" in elections.

George A. Smith (member of First Presidency) writes that he had the "pleasure" of staying at home while his wives voted in August 1870.

Brigham Young teaches that a religion that does not govern its members in their politics is "a very poor religion"; the Gospel unites people from different political backgrounds.

Edward Tullidge notes that the act allowing women to vote in Utah was passed by Brigham Young and the legislature without a dissenting vote.

John F. Tolton records there being charges of alleged fraud and illegal voting during the municiapl election of Salt Lake City, February, 1890.

John F. Tolton records a visit by Apostles Lyman, Lund, and Cannon to instruct the High Council concerning political issues.

Wilford Woodruff records meeting with Democrat politicans who blamed the Church leadership for Logan electing a Republican.

Wilford Woodruff records in journal that majority vote in Utah and rest of USA went to the Republicans; Frank J. Cannon (Republican) defeated J. L. Rawlins for congressional seat.

First Presidency issues the "Political Manifesto" during the April 1896 General Conference: Church leaders must get permission from leadership before running for political office.

Edward H. Anderson encourages support of Prohibition in January 1908 Improvement Era.

The text of the 19th Amendment to the U.S Constitution.

First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles come out in support of prohibition and oppose proposals to repeal 18th Amendment.

Harlan F. Stone tells Charles Evans Hughes that Jehovah's Witnesses have been great advocates for religious freedom.

SCOTUS rules that Amish are not required to send children to school.

First Presidency in 1978 reaffirms opposition to ERA.

Teresa Nielsen Hayden in Telos #3 claims she was excommunicated from the Church for supporting ERA.

The Ensign reports on the Church's Support for Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993.

Gordon B Hinckley explains why the Church becomes involved in political activity.

Church includes Proclamation in Amicus brief.

Church Manual notes that Church leaders instructed members to vote Republican in 1890s.

New York Times reports on peyote and religious freedom.

Dallin H. Oaks states homosexuality is a temptation, not a fundamental identity.

Church Newsroom posts the Formal Church statement on Prop 8 efforts.

Russell M. Nelson advocates for Prop 8; requests Church members to campaign actively, in a respectful manner, in one's community.

Deseret News reports Church violated laws through failing to report amount spent on Prop. 8 campaign.

The Church issues a statement on immigration; calls on politicans from all parties to find a successful resolution.

Church reiterates its neutrality towards Romney's and Huntman's 2012 U.S. Presidential Campaign.

Church Newsroom gives overview of the Church's approach to immigration.

Pew Research reports that 74% of American LDS identify with, or lean towards, the Republican Party.

Articles of Faith 11 and 12 affirming commitment to the law and the government.

Anthony W. Ivins reports on a meeting of the Twelve and Seventy concerning B. H. Roberts and his political attitudes; notes that he "seems unrepentant."

Transcript of D. Todd Christofferson answering questions about Utah alcohol laws.

Coalition to oppose gay marriage files in KvH.

New York Times reports on the LDS Church supporting the passing of anti-discrimination laws in Utah.

Church Newsroom publishes the Church's condemnation of the Charlottesville riots that took place on August 11–12, 2017.

Roberta W. Francis presents the full text of the Equal Rights Amendment.

Church announces its opposition to children being separated from their parents at the US-Mexico border.

Utah State Legislature defines alcohol limits in Utah law.

Alyssa Roberts includes statement from Church on opposition to alcohol increase in beer.

Church expresses opposition to Equality Act.

Church spokesman states that the Church opposes recent ERA proposal.

Church official instructions concerning disciplinary actions and confidentiality of proceedings.

Church Handbook of Instruction Outlines when a membership council is required.

First Presidency of the Church urges members to be informed about candidates before voting in the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election.

Renegade Brewing website gives an overview of "3.2 beer."

Council on Foundations (group advocating philantropy) on the limits of political activity by NPOs in the Republic of Ireland.

Deseret News article reports on Uchtdorf's campaign donation during 2020 U.S. election campaign.

Church lobbying the US Federal Government in 2021.

Council on Foundations (group advocating philantropy) on the limits of political activity by NPOs in Mexico.

Saints notes that George Albert Smith reversed Helmuth Hübener's excommunication in 1942 after learning about it after the end of World War 2.

Saints gives an overview of Church leaders debating B. H. Roberts and Moses Thatcher seeking politcal office without seeking support from their quorum leaders; results in 1896 "Political Manifesto."

Supreme Court of the United States's case of Carson v. Makin which ruled against the state of Maine disallowing vouchers to be used to pay for religious-based private schools.

Andrew Chung of the Washington Post reports on the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Carson v. Makin.

The Church releases a statement congratulating all those who played a role in the passing of the amended Respect for Marriage Act.

Church Newsroom reports on Dallin H. Oak's offering justification for Church's position on Respect for Marriage Act; such precludes federal or state laws from harming faith-based institutions.